Rashomon 1959

Opened: January 27, 1959

Rashomon - 1959 - Broadway History , Info & More

Music Box Theatre (Broadway)
239 West 45th St. New York, NY

Discover a world of honor, intrigue and deception. Challenge yourself to uncover the truth as four people give different accounts of the same crime. When a man is murdered and his wife is assaulted by a roving bandit, a beguiling mystery begins to unfold. Brimming with action and secrets, Rashomon is a 12th Century Japanese crime drama about the quest for justice and the complexities of human nature.

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BWW Exclusive: 'Everybody Rise!' - In Honor of STEPHEN SONDHEIM - The 91 GREATEST SONDHEIM SONGS (One For Each Year That He Lived)
by Peter Nason - Nov 27, 2021


The most important figure in musical theatre history is gone; let's celebrate his life by listening to his incredible works. Reviewer Peter Nason gets you started by listing his choices for the 91 greatest Sondheim songs.

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The 101 Greatest Showtunes from 1920-2020
by Peter Nason - Mar 19, 2020


How do we make a list of the 101 greatest show tunes from the past 100 years? Well, we did the near-impossible task.  Check out our full list here! 

NYC's Most Comprehensive Celebration of Cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa
by Tori Hartshorn - Feb 23, 2018


Working intimately with directors like Yasujiro Ozu, Akira Kurosawa, Kenji Mizoguchi and Kon Ichikawa on some of their most important films, Kazuo Miyagawa (1908-99) pushed Japanese cinema to its highest artistic peaks through his lyrical, innovative, and technically flawless camerawork. Considered the greatest cinematographer of postwar Japanese cinema whose career endured through the 1990s, Miyagawa has influenced generations of leading filmmakers around the world.

Art and Politics Will Collide in Rubicon's TAKING SIDES
by Julie Musbach - Oct 13, 2017


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WGAW Announces 2013 Jean Renoir Award Honorees
by Tyler Peterson - Jan 24, 2013


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Mad Cow Theatre Announces Rashomon, Closes 7/10
by BWW News Desk - Jul 10, 2011


Mad Cow Theatre announces Rashomon, which will close on July 10, 2011 in it's intimate Stage Right.

Mad Cow Theatre Postpones Rashomon Opening To June 23
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 16, 2011


Mad Cow Theatre has postponed the opening of Rashomon due to an injury of one of its cast members.

Photo Flash: Rashomon Plays Mad Cow Theater
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 10, 2011


Mad Cow Theatre announces Rashomon, playing June 17 through July 10, 2011 in it's intimate Stage Right.

Mad Cow Theatre Announces Rashomon June 17-July 10
by Gabrielle Sierra - Jun 1, 2011


Mad Cow Theatre announces Rashomon, playing June 17 through July 10, 2011 in it's intimate Stage Right.

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Robin Wagner, Lewis Brown, et al. Win TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards
by Nicole Rosky - Feb 22, 2011


Three-time Tony Award-winning scenic designer ROBIN WAGNER and esteemed costume designer LEWIS BROWN are among the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Awards recipients. The awards will be presented at a ceremony on Friday, April 8 at 6:30pm at the Hudson Theatre (145 West 44th Street). Mr. Brown was selected to receive the 2011 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award for costume design, and Tony Award-winning scenic designer Robin Wagner will receive the Robert L.B. Tobin Award for Sustained Excellence in Theatrical Design. Sadly, Mr. Brown passed away in January of 2011. His award will be accepted by his long-time colleague and friend, Albert Wolsky, who was the recipient of the 2010 TDF/Irene Sharaff Lifetime Achievement Award

Rashomon FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What productions of Rashomon have there been?
Rashomon has had 2 productions including Broadway which opened in 1959 and Broadway which opened in 1959.
What Tony Awards has Rashomon been nominated for?
Best Costume Design for Oliver MesselBest Direction for Peter Glenville and Best Scenic Design for Oliver Messel.

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